Beef and Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Sesame and Ginger
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with cauliflower florets in a savory sesame ginger sauce, a flavorful keto stir-fry. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cauliflower florets, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups cauliflower florets, stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly golden.
- Step 4: Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, cooking for 2 more minutes until sauce is heated through and coats the beef and cauliflower.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving this savory keto stir-fry.









